On a dreary Saturday in July, superstar DJ Norman Cook – aka Fatboy Slim – took to the stage at Scarborough Open Air Theatre to brighten things up a little for everyone in the crowd. Touring off the heels of Glastonbury and the 25th anniversary reissue of his legendary album 'You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby', the sold out show was titled ‘Fatboy Slim loves..
. Scarborough’ – a love that was clearly reciprocated by all of those in the crowd. Arriving midway through a torrential downpour, my friend and I took shelter under one of the entrance buildings – where we were able to dance and enjoy Yorkshire born support act Meg Ward’s set at a distance without getting soaked through.
Support act Meg Ward entertains crowds at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre (Image: Provided) Once the rain eased up, we ventured out and were able to secure a spot in the centre of the stage just back from the barricade. Playing a mix of house bangers, her performance did a fantastic job of getting the crowd warmed up for the main act. Much like the weather, spirits began to lift as England secured their place in the semi final and people flowed into the venue shortly before the DJ’s scheduled start time of half 8 – dressed in a mixture of football shirts and smiley face acid-house inspired bucket hats.
Whilst the crowd leaned slightly older, there was a good mix of ages and genders with groups chatting and mingling as they waited. Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim at the Scarborough Open Air Thea.
